Turnigy 180 cooling upgrade

[viper1]

Yep correct

[properchopper]

This and the seaking esc is the same thing correct???

Yuppers.

[viper1]

Thanks Proper,

That's just "painted on" using the photo before it.
But with the tygon fuel tubing I use for cooling, reality would not be that far of I guess. but it probably will naturally sit in a U-shape instead of 2- 90 deg. bends

In fact you got me curious, so here is the real life test.
I like the tygon tubing for cooling, it's tough, larger inner diameter, and as you can see, it goes even past 90 deg and is still open. (I guess your interest comes from sqeezing it in a narrow hull?)

[Megabiker98]

I've heard some complaints about the lvc? I don't like to turn it off because I don't have a timer. However I do plan on getting a flysky gt3b, does that have a timer on it???

[viper1]

I've heard some complaints about the lvc? I don't like to turn it off because I don't have a timer. However I do plan on getting a flysky gt3b, does that have a timer on it???

Never had any problems with LVC, between the seaking and turnigy this must be the most used boat esc (at least in this Amp range). There's a reason for it's success.


No mention of a timer in the gt3b manual, which I just checked for you
I'm using a HK-310 radio, timer can be coupled to trigger, I like it and cheap. Has backlight now and a 'blingy' steering wheel.
All for under $50

[properchopper]

In fact you got me curious, so here is the real life test.
I like the tygon tubing for cooling, it's tough, larger inner diameter, and as you can see, it goes even past 90 deg and is still open. (I guess your interest comes from sqeezing it in a narrow hull?)

The Tygon looks like it's worth a try. Usually when I encounter close quarters I'll do the 90 degree mod but it's a pain to get the straight barbs out, at least when I first started to do it. Here's another option : Autobahn88 tubing :

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[properchopper]

I've heard some complaints about the lvc? I don't like to turn it off because I don't have a timer. However I do plan on getting a flysky gt3b, does that have a timer on it???

These ESC's are notorious for premature LVC cutoff. This is an issue frequently discussed here. Apparently the circuit monitors fairly instantaneous voltage downspikes (which occur frequently) as opposed to average voltage. With premium batteries this is less of an issue, but most everybody I know in racing circles disarms the LVC and has test/tuned to run a 6-lap race without batteries getting into the danger zone. I have been using a GT3B for almost two years and really like it 'tho it has no timer. Consequently, during testing I use my trusty PorkMaster 2000 run timer :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvQbEnwjNSU

[Megabiker98]

These ESC's are notorious for premature LVC cutoff. Apparently the circuit monitors fairly instantaneous voltage downspikes (which occur frequently) as opposed to average voltage. With premium batteries this is less of an issue, but most everybody I know in racing circles disarms the LVC and has test/tuned to run a 6-lap race without batteries getting into the danger zone. I have been using a GT3B for almost two years and really like it 'tho it has no timer. Consequently, during testing I use my trusty PorkMaster 2000 run timer :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvQbEnwjNSU

what do u mean by PREMIUM batteries??? I have 2 basically BRAND new gens ace 40c 5,000 mah 2s will those be affected??

[properchopper]

what do u mean by PREMIUM batteries??? I have 2 basically BRAND new gens ace 40c 5,000 mah 2s will those be affected??

The better batteries (read : more expensive) will hold their voltage under load better than sport packs like GensAce. I had those exact GensAces in a boat I was testing on spec power and while I was walking back to my pit table there were two LOUD POPS from inside the boat. Both packs (and they weren't run very hard) burst the hard pack and split open. My battery of choice, now that I've discovered them, is Dinogy. (b-back in a few hours if more conversation needed)

[Megabiker98]

But racing boats, ur wide open more often than not, correct? I would just be bashing them in a way, with short burst runs!

[viper1]

These ESC's are notorious for premature LVC cutoff. This is an issue frequently discussed here. Apparently the circuit monitors fairly instantaneous voltage downspikes (which occur frequently) as opposed to average voltage. With premium batteries this is less of an issue, but most everybody I know in racing circles disarms the LVC and has test/tuned to run a 6-lap race without batteries getting into the danger zone.

Would you mind pointing me to some of these frequently discussed issues proper? First time I hear this. unless there are inferior batteries or something into play.
I've had premature LVC, yes. But this was due to too big a prop, running to deep, high I.R. batteries or a combination of those.
Could have blamed it on the ESC, but really, that's a setup issue.

EDIT: Also make sure you set the manual cell count, as recommended in the manual.

[properchopper]

Would you mind pointing me to some of these frequently discussed issues proper? First time I hear this. unless there are inferior batteries or something into play.
I've had premature LVC, yes. But this was due to too big a prop, running to deep, high I.R. batteries or a combination of those.
Could have blamed it on the ESC, but really, that's a setup issue.

EDIT: Also make sure you set the manual cell count, as recommended in the manual.

There are dozens of threads in the last year or so pointing out the flawed performance of the T-180 (and its varients) LVC

Here's a couple (there many more, take my word for it - or start a new thread and watch the response)

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...vc+seaking+180

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...voltage+cutoff

To get around the problem you can buy outboard add-on LVC's for not much $$ or know your MAH consumption and time your runs.

[Megabiker98]

I've been looking for an add on lvc, I can't seem to find them? Do any websites carry them?

[properchopper]

I've been looking for an add on lvc, I can't seem to find them? Do any websites carry them?

You may of heard of this site

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...hld-32&cat=136

[Megabiker98]

See I thought it would be more of a battery accesory!!! Lol